Keep Earbuds from falling out
Last modified Sat, Sep 1, 2007

While you can spend hundreds for a perfect fit - something you can comfortably wear in a recording studio all day - look here for Best iPod Earphones. Here, we will assume you want a solution a little lighter on the pocketbook. After all, who wants to take five hundred dollar ear monitors to the club for a workout.

For a comprehensive list of all types of earphones and headphones, in all price ranges, that work with iPod check iPod Earphones. Looking for Cheap iPod headphones and earbuds.

Now, for the rest of us, tired of making a wild grab for our earbuds when they wiggle free - here are some reasonable solutions to this annoying problem.

If you have the hardshelled earpods - the ones that came with your iPod - and don't want to just throw them away. Try the EarJam iPod Headphone Enhancers from Griffin Technology, Inc.

Snap these onto your existing iPod Earbuds and experience improved sound while enhancing the comfort and fit of your iPod earbuds. EarJams will raise your earbud volume and includes multiple size ear pads that help keep your earbuds in your ear, also include a carrying case. Griffin's EarJams let you keep on using your iPod's earbuds while giving you the quality and comfort that comes from in-ear style headphones. Earpads are washable and removeable, comes with carrying case. $19.99

If you already own a pair of the original or newer hard shell type earphones that came with your iPod then earjams might be an inexpensive solution to your work out whoes. I know I can't wear those hard cased ear canal earphones on a treadmill or anywhere else for that matter. So just snap these over those hard shells and fit them to your ear. You'll have greater comfort, they'll stay in your ear, enhance your audio and save some money too.- Editor

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Griffin EarJams 2. Our Price $19.99

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If you want something with a little more of a "custom fit" without having to go to an audiologist for special fitting, try Moldable silicon attachment from PodFitKit

The kit consists of a unique, moldable silicon material that, when fitted properly, becomes integrated with the iPod's earbuds. You get a totally customized earpiece that is quite similar to molded hearing protection, hearing aid fitting material and prosthetic inserts that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Your iPod earbuds suddenly fit! And not only do they fit, they're actually comfortable, and they stay put! The special silicon formula in PodFitKit hardens to the precise shape of your ear, while maintaining the earbud's optimum positioning. Yet, it still remains slightly pliable on the surface for comfort. PodFitKit silicon is very easy to apply when you follow our fitting instructions. Podfitkit photos and video $9.95

For 10 bucks this might be the answer we all are looking for. Make your 30 dollar specials fit and feel like the ones that cost hundreds. We haven't tried this system yet so cannot say how easy this is. - Editor

One other solution presents itself - these are cheap but seem to work. These are nothing more than earphone replacement pads, made from foam rubber. EarBuds for iPod from Belkin

Gives you a great way to replace your old, worn-out, or lost earbud pads with stylish color. Return your old earphones to a comfortable fit. You can switch among the various color selections to express yourself and complete your look. Five multi-colored pairs allow for expressing yourself. Black, Red, Yellow, Grey, Blue $9.95

Those foam ear pads that many of you got with the original earphones work. They hold in the "buds" by friction and also increase comfort. these are disposable earbud covers and inexpensive too. - Editor

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Belkin EarBuds. Our Price $9.99

For those of you who can't wear those hard case, fall out of your ear earphones and want to purchase another set. Here are some important things to consider in your selection process:

• Fit and comfort, chaffing earbuds that just don't fit.
• Stay in your ear, nothing worse than constantly catching them as they fall out.
• In ear, headphones, behind head etc. See categories
• Soft buds or hard like those that came with your iPod.
• Cable length, is it manageble.
• Can you clean the earbuds.
• Price, you want to work out with with earphones that cost you 200+ bucks? maybe something a little cheaper iPod earphones

For a comprehensive list with photos of all types of earphones and headphones, in all price ranges, that work with iPod check iPod Earphones.

To check all the different types of headphones available look at our headphone category chart here.

Looking for replacement parts for your in ear monitors e.g. foam, sleeves, etc for Shure, Etymotic, Westone.

Shure foam and flange sleeves replacements

Westone replacements parts, sleeves

Just a reminder, armbands are useful and almost essential for those of us working out or just walking on regular basis - we collected all armbands and wristbands for all iPods

We think that about covers it. If you have suggestions or additional products to add send us Feedback - always welcome.

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